Classic VW Beetle Bugs How to Remove your Vintage Beetle Type 1 Engine C. Vallone

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@AndrewGistKlaxMaster 6 жыл бұрын

Honestly one of the clearest, most comprehensive, well edited, spoken, and clean car maintenance videos on all of you tube.

@garyv987 7 жыл бұрын

When I was a kid I used to work in a German Auto shop as an apprentice. We rebuilt so many Bug engines that I could pull an engine in 6 minutes. I was proud of that at the time. Now it takes me 6 minutes just to get my car jacked up.

@dennisriblett4622 6 жыл бұрын

I got stuck working on them in 1972 when the local foreign car guy moved , After a dozen or so My partner and I got it down to just over 4 min. to pull ,We did have a hoist which eliminated jacking .

@jerrynavarro9580 5 жыл бұрын

That's impressive 6 min , I've never was interested in vw bug before, but seeing the mechanics on them , and gas mileage they offer hey I might buy 1 one day!

@realtortinahosler6046 3 жыл бұрын

I've got the 2 bolts on the bottom removed and the one on the right top. Where in the heck is the one on the left top?

@classicvwbugs 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have a dual port engine? If so, you have to get it from under the car right by the tranny clutch arm. it can be a tough spot.

@DjKronas 11 жыл бұрын

Exactly why I chose to get a beetle as my first project car . Its a great learning car

@ClintskySnakeMan 6 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid. I just recieved a 73 bug and wanted to reveiw the dropping of the engine, as I have not removed one since 1980. Thanks for the little tips to make easier.

@edlnk4718 7 жыл бұрын

good video ,like you said some later models take a little mor disconnecting and "fanagaling" but they all come out the same way and you explained it perfectly

@KenCarsAndGoPros 10 жыл бұрын

Where were you and KZfaq 30-years-ago!? Another great video.

@mareksuchanski4313 7 жыл бұрын

An excellent, well spoken, well shot video. Really appreciate you considering lifting the car up for the shots from below. Legend!

@classicvwbugs 7 жыл бұрын

thank you so much!

@vwmartin 11 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video, I watched this and then took my engine out this morning exactly how you showed.

@101Osprey101 8 жыл бұрын

For those without a lift, put a long 2x4 on your jack before you put it under the engine. Once you lower it to down, use the 2x4 to lever the engine up so you can remove the jack from under it. Remove one rear tire, and slide the engine out from the side (unless you have a show engine and don't want to scratch the heat exchangers).

@RFBurns-dh2pk 9 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy! Great video!

@madvlad45 11 жыл бұрын

Watched this video and then took out my engine on my 72 super beetle. Had a little trouble taking it out but worked just like you said. Thanks

@adrylena51 13 жыл бұрын

Great video man. This is exactly what I was looking for. Your videos are very well apreciated . Thanks a LOT.

@DJSHOWOFF79 4 жыл бұрын

My engine on 73 beettle got on fire gas hose came off and something spark and now all wires ate melted I put new engine and now need to rewired any tips or help

@that1personMan 12 жыл бұрын

This is because they were designed to last and maintain by yourself. Also designed so that they are extremely easy to work on. I can't think of one car like that, that is being manufactured today

@jamesh.7599 4 жыл бұрын

Very true. Today's cars are built for planned obsolescence. manufacturers nowadays love it when your car breaks down so you have to take it back to the dealership to have it serviced. some cars even have ecu's that are locked only that the manufacturer itself can operate and fix the problem so that way backyard mechanics can't do it themselves, they want their money. So sad.

@berntgunnarson7779 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for a very good and useful video!

@craigcorbin4098 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video, just what I needed.

@zaharin4o3 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris for all.My Beetle is make a 1972 year,I love my car very much!!!

@TheDVlog 12 жыл бұрын

your videos are awesome man, and extremely helpful. about to go pull my 1600 out and put in my 1776! ('74 super) thanks for the help!

@rmickle2 13 жыл бұрын

Great info, I have a 1954 that is going to benefit from your vids, thanks.

@rafacutter 11 жыл бұрын

great video Chris

@zaharin4o3 12 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris you are the best!!!

@DanielLoveReel 12 жыл бұрын

Very useful. Good work.

@montgomeryscott8662 7 жыл бұрын

thank for the video, and thanks for the extra ideas, and information, given without intention on the video, i was looking for, how the air heather intake were hooked up, and the idea of how to fix the throttle tube is great, i suggest to you to install the throttle cable conduct in your VW. avoid dirt on it, and i live i a place with a lot of dust, once more thanks for the video, Aus liebe zum automobil VolksWage. (From love to the automobile). Ja! Vw representing the Deutschland Ja!

@Nickhodak6 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Chris, great video my biggest concern is getting the car high enough. I have 23" high 6 ton jack stands. Will that be enough clearance if I take the engine out through a wheel well? I have a 68 with a 1600 in it. Thanks

@anthonytrusty1229 10 жыл бұрын

great video always enjoy

@etek3shooter 12 жыл бұрын

thx ! you helped me alot today :)

@VolksStokes 3 жыл бұрын

Your video helped me with my Ghia’s engine removal 5 years ago. It was difficult for me as I was solo. Now I’m wondering how difficult would it be to put it back on, and how to be sure that the transmission is properly aligned before I push it back in 🤔

@renragged 12 жыл бұрын

I believe fully assembled they are around 270lbs. I was able to lift mine and move it around no problem with my stepson helping.

@davidmarks7787 9 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris Great video. I have a 77 standard beetle with a 1200. The drivers side top nut appears to be rounded?? The passenger side upper and the two lower nuts are fine and turn quite easily. Any suggestions??

@kneespliter 12 жыл бұрын

exactl;y the info i needed, thanks so much

@edlnk4718 7 жыл бұрын

also thanks for the shot of the engine dolly, going to build 1 from 4x4s

@geerstyresoil3136 6 жыл бұрын

any major differences with Porsche 356 pushrod 1600? having trouble finding videos on them...

@bons562 10 жыл бұрын

Chris Vallone what do I need to do before removing my 68 bug motor need to replace the auto stick transmission ?

@stuart1648 10 жыл бұрын

All I can say from HARD experience is that the jack should not be under the oil drain area but rather 2-3 inches rearward of it.I found the engine was not balanced on the jack otherwise.Most folks disagree with me but all I can say is it worked for me

@KUTZFRECH 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris it's my first beetle have wanted one for a very long time but before I get into taking out the engine I have a slight dilemma... I have a 1969 with an autostick and the engine is completely locked can you help guide me what extra steps I must take I'm told I have to do a little extra because I cannot get to my torque converter bolts? Any help would be very helpful thank you

@garretpayne5494 6 жыл бұрын

Easy to work on you ever change the fuel pump on a 71 beetle ? or in 67 when they decided it was a good idea to put master cylinder under the gas tank

@youarebeyondthought 13 жыл бұрын

Thank you, absolutely wonderful! Man I want one of those lifts...I'm sure they cost a pretty penny though.

@ethan103100 12 жыл бұрын

Great video thanks..

@YungJosh50 11 жыл бұрын

I occurred this very same problem. You have to remove the bolt attached to this round "boss/nut" from underneath the car. I removed the exhaust (driver's side) and the driver's side wheel/tire to gain easier access. Just a little PITA to gain access but once its off it's just as described.

@moyadapne 12 жыл бұрын

Ah, this takes me back to the '60s at the VW dealership. The cry would go out 'TOP BOLTS!' 5 minutes later...the motor's on the floor.

@TheBlackheartkids 11 жыл бұрын

Good video....

@alexandernunemaker4702 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very well explained and easy to follow. I'm running into a really weird problem though where one of the upper bellhousing bolts are just spinning. I can even get a vice on the bolt, and get the nut turning - but not getting any looser. Any idea what's going on there? Last bolt before I can drop the engine.

@classicvwbugs 7 жыл бұрын

may need two people, get a wrench on the nut and have someone loosen the bolt. The wrench will hold it in place.

@maggotheretic117 11 жыл бұрын

thanks! i got the engine out some time ago. i had to take the clutch cable out, just another day in the off... i mean garage.

@zxtenn 12 жыл бұрын

Nice original bug, what year was that ?I had a 61 for my 1st car, i thought the fuel filter was next to the carb not under the chassis, is that the way they were in that year? 36 hp?

@beamerstrumpet 11 жыл бұрын

I want to second on the asking for a putting engine back in. vid. Do you have any on best way to go about breaking it down? That would be super!

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

See, look at you! You da man!

@beamerstrumpet 11 жыл бұрын

Man you are great! I now know what I didnt get from the 2 books! anything that a 73 super might have that is different?

@maggotheretic117 11 жыл бұрын

thanks for responding, its behind the engine and it appears to by brass (it has a yellow color to it)

@jentyruss 3 жыл бұрын

Our 61 engine is stuck on that one bolt. Any tips

@miguelgodoy5060 10 жыл бұрын

Crhis how to remove the body from the chassis in the beetle 1970

@maggotheretic117 11 жыл бұрын

i need help, the top left nut of the bell housing is a round nut. ITS NOT A ROUNDED NUT. i grip it with the vicegrips but it only slides. any suggestions? thank you

@jaywebguy 13 жыл бұрын

Chris got any pictures of how you use your atv/motorcycle jack. Just so happens I have one of them laying around.

@Hankess3 11 жыл бұрын

Can i do it by my own?????? Now i watch youre video... and NOW I CAN do it by myself!!! THANX.... Groeten uit Nederland

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

where is it rounded? behind the motor or the nut by the clutch arm? Chris

@renragged 12 жыл бұрын

I have a '73 Bug with a '74 "California" 1600 engine in it. Getting the engine out wasn't too hard. I did it myself. But after rebuilding it, trying to put it back in was a son of a gun. I had my stepson and son-in-law helping me and we could NOT get it back in. I ended up taking off the muffler assembly and then when I tried the engine went right in, smooth as silk. But from all the videos I've watched, I've never seen someone have to remove the muffler. :(

@derekhussey9467 11 жыл бұрын

Chris, I am having the same trouble as maggothertic117. The top left nut behind the motor on the bell housing is a round nut. Did some come standard with this? I cannot get it off for the life of me. Haha I have a 1968 Vw Bug, 1600cc. Please help. Thanks.

@DYNO323 12 жыл бұрын

@brighteyefilms ohh no I meant the sound stopped not the engine. and every morning when I turn the car on a lot of white smoke comes out the tail pipe :S What can be causing this?

@michaelmunger8984 7 жыл бұрын

i have a 1974 super beetle and it wont starter at all what do.

@highersta 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks !!

@luckyrabbit666 12 жыл бұрын

Hello. I just bought a 1965 VW Bug out of Missisppi from the original owner. The car is actually really solid, but has several issuse. The engine has been switched from a 40HP to a 70Hp and someone attempted to convert the car from 6V to 12V. I'm fixing the car to sell and would like to know if it will hurt the value to finish the conversion or should I put it back original? Also, is it worth the expense to find an original 1965 engine, or just use the one I have? Any help will be useful.

@flipo25rid 12 жыл бұрын

I have a 74 standard. Is it the same procedure?

@Darkstorm666 9 жыл бұрын

Great video! Is it not dangerous to remove the bellhousing bolts without having the engine supported?

@michaelknight2897 Жыл бұрын

Yeah you would think removing the top last is better as you are not under it when it breaks free.

@cowboyaction1897 11 жыл бұрын

thanks alot!

@DYNO323 12 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris! I own a 1996 bug and the other day the engine started making some ticking noise later on when the engine got to its normal temp. it stopped what could it be? also its leaking oil I was told this is some what normal..is that true? I want to fix it all up I love my bug its the first bug ive ever had and I have no idea on how to fix it D: I have worked on some other cars but never a vw bug I ve heard its pretty easy but I really got no Idea

@DanTheManIOM 9 жыл бұрын

Chris, what about installation ? I have a 62, but replacement motor has newer heater boxes (Fresh air)....I can clear the transmission shaft, but can't seem to move the motor up 1-2 inches to put the 4 bolts in....came here for wisdom and to take a break....Thanks !

@classicvwbugs 9 жыл бұрын

What size motor? If it is a bigger motor, you may need to remove the heat boxes to get it in easier.

@cowboyaction1897 11 жыл бұрын

i have one question, how much do these engines weight about?

@gr2262 7 жыл бұрын

Video on re installing on a 63?

@daryljc2000 12 жыл бұрын

@DYNO323 valves, exhaust leak possibly.

@Brandon15801 12 жыл бұрын

Hey i had a question; i removed my engine to replace the seals and everything, but when i tried to reinstall the engine, the throttle cable doesn't reach anymore.. any ideas? Thanks.

@G0H1LK4M 12 жыл бұрын

I NEED HELP REMOVING MY 71 SUPER BEETLE'S STEERING BOX!!!! Please, any help would be appreciated.

@SERGIO-ym5pc 8 жыл бұрын

I read that when the oil pump goes bad it starts sucking gas into the oil pan, do you know if this is true, thanks.

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

yeah no, I don't think so

@MrEarp53 11 жыл бұрын

the super beetles are essentially the same as a standard beetle from the doors back ive got a 74 super and a 69 standard

@gravityalwayswins1434 5 жыл бұрын

I had a 65 beetle. I could pull that engine in about a half hour with a scissor jack. Jack up the car and block under tires. Undo everything as in this video. Dude forgot clutch cable in this vid btw. Move jack to engine and lower it. Pull engine off jack and let it drop a couple inches onto ground. Slide out and get to work on engine.

@jamesh.7599 4 жыл бұрын

Can't get better than that! Love old air-cooled VW's

@CIKair1 11 жыл бұрын

you have to unscrew it from the back side of the firewall idk the size of the bolt

@Gazelle54321 13 жыл бұрын

And this is only one reason why I love Volkswagens. HAH!

@dwightgeorgecarlson 8 жыл бұрын

Maybe someone else mentioned it, if not, you call the rear tin a front tin. As John Muir said, front is front, rear is rear.:)

@mat123942 9 жыл бұрын

hello i have karrmann giha type 34 and i revome all Bolts top and bottom and i still cant out the engine from the car what should ido?

@leereppert485 4 жыл бұрын

missing the starter bolt

@brianchisnell1548 2 жыл бұрын

The best thing you can do is lift the front and back. A level car makes a level engine slide right out and in. VW owners manual

@chrisklinger101 11 жыл бұрын

Later case has a round threaded boss. A bolt goes into it from the transmission side; the round casting (what looks like a round nut) is part of the case.

@mikey3816 5 жыл бұрын

How do i undo it cheers

@michaelknight2897 Жыл бұрын

Is the engine essentially "hanging" off the transmission? The 4 bolts are all that hold it?

@classicvwbugs Жыл бұрын

That's it man! 4 nuts. Plenty of strength

@michaelknight2897 Жыл бұрын

@@classicvwbugs well, I'm going to give it a go in about 1 hour.

@classicvwbugs Жыл бұрын

@@michaelknight2897 ah good luck 👍

@SERGIO-ym5pc 8 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, why does my bug have fuel in the oil pan

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, gas in the oil, not good, you need to drop that oil. I see this happen when I get deliveries of a beetle that is shipped in on a big truck, they put the bug on too much of an angle upward for too long, the fuel then passes the needle and seat in the carb and then into the oil. Or maybe your needle and seat is defective. Take top of the carb off and take a peek at it.

@unicron24 8 жыл бұрын

Do you have to change the transmission fluid when you remove the engine?

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

Not really. Who is telling you to do that?

@unicron24 8 жыл бұрын

+Chris Vallone no one, I was just wondering. Last time I took an engine out was in 92. I couldent remember. Thanks for all your great videos. And your advice. I just got a 73. And it needs a new clutch, and thought I'd change the transmission fluid when I do the clutch.

@classicvwbugs 8 жыл бұрын

Oh for sure, that is a perfect time to do that! =o) Who knows how old it is ya know? 80-90w GL4

@norm2264 Жыл бұрын

I took mine out with a two-by-four one on each end we just lift it up lifted it out it out

@twomonkeysayoyo 11 жыл бұрын

perhaps it is a hex head? Try a 5/16ths hex maybe.

@dwightgeorgecarlson 9 жыл бұрын

The 'front' tin is really the 'rear' tin.

@foamermetal 11 жыл бұрын

With all the engine work that gets accomplished there, why not use a motor porter that vw used. If you do have one could you post a video of it being used.

@chrisclarkabq 11 жыл бұрын

I haven't spotted any fuel leaks but my bug makes my garage reek of gasoline. Why is this?

@joshkohl1775 6 жыл бұрын

Where’d you get those mud flaps lol

@viniciusguedes03 11 жыл бұрын

My dream is to have a VW Beetle Automatic Stickshift or modify any VW Beetle. I live in Brazil and I think here would be very difficult to modify a VW Beetle :(

@classicvwbugs 11 жыл бұрын

150-200lbs

@BEASTxBLATT 11 жыл бұрын

what ever are those bugs at the very beginning ?

@toofine9 10 жыл бұрын

i bet its harder putting it back on with all the wires and things

@monongahelian 12 жыл бұрын

@oceancity724 How is this meaningless advice.It's just the opposite.I just pulled my engine today in my '62 Bug and I did it the exact same way.Well I don't have a lift, I used a hydro.jack.And just like the video I left the fan shroud on.By the way,this is the same procedure that's in the Bentley Manual.That's the same one VW techs use.You talk a lot of Crapola ! But you don't back it up with anything but cursing and undeserved insults. This man knows his stuff.Period.

@willdatsun 2 жыл бұрын

They are not called engine stands. Most people call them axle stands.

@George45753 11 жыл бұрын

it is not a nut it is a thread cut into the engine casting remove the nut from the back

@DerMeizter0KrilBoy 13 жыл бұрын

i agree...probably is the easiest engine in the world for everything!!

@mudpuppyforlife 12 жыл бұрын

now i wish all engine removels went this easy....it looks as you can pull one of these little pancake motors with a pair of pliers and a cressent wrinch

@monongahelian 12 жыл бұрын

@brighteyefilms

@chrisklinger945 11 жыл бұрын

Sorry the reply was too late. Congrats on the courage. Keep it up. Feel free to post questions. Check out usenet, too, at rec.autos.makers.vw-air-cooled (RAMVA). thesamba.net also offers tons of help.